Interested Musicians
Thank you for your interest in the Music @ MSY Residency. The application for 2025 is now closed. Program announcements will be shared on this page at a later date.
About Music @ MSY Residency
A Call for Musicians is issued once a year. The Entertainment Evaluation Committee then reviews and evaluates the submissions, recommending acts to rotate through performances for the year. This committee includes representatives from each of the following: the New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB), the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy, Airport concessions, and the local music community. The music community representatives rotate each year.
Local solo acts and bands complete an interest form to be considered for the Airport’s music program. Jazz is the preferred genre for performances at the terminal, however, the following genres may also be considered: blues, zydeco, funk, R&B/soul, and classical. Talent is evaluated based on the performance samples submitted during the application process.
Each act is evaluated on the following: appearance, stage presence, sound quality, content quality, and representation of New Orleans Culture. Committee members review submitted performance samples and complete an online evaluation form. Acts with upbeat, welcoming, and engaging performance styles are preferred for this venue.
The final entertainment selections for each performance period are made by the New Orleans Aviation Board.
*Local acts are defined as those with primary residence in the Greater New Orleans area, which includes Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I apply for the Music @ MSY Residency program?
The application for the 2025 residency is now closed. The application for the 2026 residency will open at the end of the year.
Is Jazz the only type of music considered for the program?
Jazz is the preferred genre for performances at the terminal, however, the following genres may also be considered: Blues, Classical, Funk, R&B/Soul, and Zydeco.
What kind of acts are considered for the program?
Solo acts and bands of no more than four members.
How much does the airport pay for performances?
For a 2-hour set, solo acts will be paid $400, and groups will be paid $200 per hour, per person for no more than four members. All acts will have the opportunity to receive tips.
Can Brass Bands be considered for the Music @ MSY program?
Yes, Brass Bands will be considered for special performances at the Airport. Please submit a Brass Band Interest Form.
Can school groups apply to be considered for the Music @ MSY program?
Yes, school choirs and jazz bands will be considered for special performances at the Airport. Please email your information to [email protected].
Will I need to go through security to perform at the Airport?
Performances located post-security will require passage through the security checkpoint area. Acts invited to perform post-security will receive a Guest Pass for each performance and then proceed to TSA for security screening. More information can be found in the Musician Performance Guidelines.
If my band isn’t selected, can we apply again?
Yes, acts can reapply annually during each “call for musicians.”
If my band is selected, can we apply again?
Yes, however, groups that have not yet participated will be given priority consideration.
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